Visiting Oxford

[sam_t]

I'm going to be in Oxfordshire with a bit of free time on Saturday afternoon, and as I've only been to Oxford once and didn't get to see much of it then, I'd like to pop in for a while if I can. I'm planning to park at one of the Park and Rides, wander around for a couple of hours (rather than going to see anything specific, as time is limited and I'll be with people who don't really do museums and such), then head off for my evening engagement. Does anyone have any recommendations for a)places to wander to/around and b)places to have coffee and cake?

Comments

[sam-t.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. I'm surprised - even Ipswich has one and a half!

[white_hart]

Oxford is completely appalling for shopping. I think it's a combination of high rents on retail space, the fact that the city centre tends to be overcrowded with tourists/students, and the fact that it's really easy to get to Reading or London for shopping instead.